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Combing

Kotondo, Torii, 1900-1977

Combing

Artist : Kotondo, Torii, 1900-1977
Edition : 120/200
Date : 1929
Medium : woodblock
Item# : 960786
Condition : Minor foxing and toning
Image size : 16 1/8 x 10 1/4 inches
Comments : Published by Sakai and Kawaguchi; paper label with edition seal affixed to reverse
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About The Artist

Kotondo, Torii, 1900-1977

Born in Nihonbashi district of Tokyo. Original name Saito Akira. At age 15 adopted into Torii family as son of Torii Kiyotada (Torii VII) and given the name Genjin (Kotondo). Studied in 1914 with the yamato-e painter Kobori Tomone and in 1918 with Kaburagi Kiyokata. Worked on kabuki posters, billboards, etc., as member of Torii family and produced woodcuts and illustrations for Entertainment Illustrated Magazine (Engei Gaho). Also exhibited paintings of bijin-ga at Inten beginning 1925. De.....

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